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Cave Incursion Encounter

Hey guys, i'm in the process of making my first encounter map. Its for a tomb, but it can probably be used for a dwarven cave or something if anyone wants to use this. I have a quick question though, anyone know of some cool crypt looking png. files that i could insert into this? I'm kinda lazy and dont feel like trying to make my own right now.